Other
Academic Freedom — Teachers entitled to freedom of classroom discussion on relevant subject matter within content of course and planned instructional program
Teachers shall be entitled to freedom of discussion within the classroom on matters which are relevant to the subject matter being studied and which fall within the teacher's area of professional competence as determined by the teacher's academic preparation. Teachers shall present all facts of controversial issues in a scholarly and objective manner.
Other
Agreement Effective Date — August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2027
This agreement shall and is hereby agreed to as of August 23, 2024 to be effective as of August 1, 2024, and shall continue in full force and effect until midnight of July 31, 2027.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available under American Arbitration Association rules
submit the grievance to binding arbitration under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Other
Association Dues Deduction — Association dues deducted in 9 equal installments October through June; deducted within 15 days
Dues shall be deducted in nine equal installments beginning in October and running through June. The check for dues deduction shall be made payable to the 'Centralia High School Education Association' and remitted to the president of that organization no later than 15 days after such deductions are made.
Other
Association Recognition — CHSEA recognized as sole and exclusive negotiating agent for all regularly employed certificated teaching staff
The Board of Education of Centralia High School, District 200, Marion County, Illinois, recognizes the Centralia High School Education Association, an affiliate of IEA and NEA, as the sole and exclusive negotiating agent for all regularly employed personnel whose position requires a teaching certificate.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BA+0 minimum salary 2024-25 IRS
BA+0 row 0 in 2024-25 IRS SALARY SCHEDULE: $40,124
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 5.5% raise in 2024-25 school year
Teachers will receive a raise of 14.5% over three years: 5.5%, 4.5%, and 4.5% (This figure includes the step raises for each staff member returning)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4.5% raise in 2025-26 school year
Teachers will receive a raise of 14.5% over three years: 5.5%, 4.5%, and 4.5% (This figure includes the step raises for each staff member returning)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4.5% raise in 2026-27 school year
Teachers will receive a raise of 14.5% over three years: 5.5%, 4.5%, and 4.5% (This figure includes the step raises for each staff member returning)
Leave
Bereavement Days — Jury duty leave with pay upon teacher request
A teacher called to jury duty, shall upon his request, be granted leave with pay to fulfill these responsibilities.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 days work year obligation including at least one institute day at beginning of each semester
Teachers, other than those on extended contracts, shall have a work year obligation of 180 days, including at least one (1) institute day at the beginning of each semester.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employees pay 30% of dependent coverage cost (employees hired prior to August 1, 2012)
For employees hired prior to August 1, 2012, the district shall pay the full cost of a health and hospitalization insurance policy for each teacher plus 70% of the cost for dependent coverage for those teachers who desire such dependent coverage.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-tenured staff evaluated continuously each year; tenured staff formally evaluated at least once every 2 years
Each non-tenured staff member will be required to be continuously evaluated during the school year. Each tenured staff member must be formally evaluated at least once every two years.
Evaluation
Evaluation Frequency Tenured — Tenured staff formal evaluation at least once every two years; half selected first year alphabetically, second half evaluated second year
The selection of half of the tenured staff to be evaluated during the first year will be done by taking the first half of the department's staff alphabetically and the second half of the alphabetical order in each department will be evaluated the second year.
Other
Formal Discussion Notice — Prior notice of formal discussion required; meeting within 2 working days unless agreed otherwise; may have Association representative present
When a teacher is required to appear before the Board or an administrator for a formal discussion concerning circumstances which might adversely affect his/her employment, position or salary, the teacher shall be given prior notice of the reason(s) for the meeting. A meeting with the administrator shall take place at a time agreed upon by both the teacher and the administrator, but in the event there is no agreement, the meeting shall take place during the teacher's preparation period.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: informal supervisor, superintendent, board, arbitration
Step 1: grievance filed within 20 school days to department chairman or immediate supervisor. Step 2: referred to Superintendent. Step 3: request conference with Board. Step 4: binding arbitration under Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Full cost of health and hospitalization insurance policy for each teacher (employees hired prior to August 1, 2012)
For employees hired prior to August 1, 2012, the district shall pay the full cost of a health and hospitalization insurance policy for each teacher plus 70% of the cost for dependent coverage.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Work day begins 8:00 a.m., teacher in classroom/laboratory; concludes when work finished but not before 3:30 p.m. unless earlier departure approved
The teacher work day shall begin at 8:00 a.m., at which time the teacher shall be in the classroom or laboratory in which his/her first class of the day is to be conducted or attending to supervisory duties assigned by the Superintendent or Principal.
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA+0 minimum salary 2024-25 IRS
MA+0 row 0 in 2024-25 IRS SALARY SCHEDULE: $43,499
Other
No Strike Clause — No strike, slowdown, or work stoppage permitted during term
During the term of this agreement and any extension thereof, no teacher covered by this agreement, nor the Association, shall at any time engage in, authorize, or instigate any strike, slowdown, or other refusal to render full and complete service to the Board.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Longevity bonus of $1,000 cumulative each year for top lanes
Teachers who are at the top of BS/BA + 24 through MS/MA +32 lanes shall receive a $1,000 longevity bonus cumulative each year thereafter, provided there is vertical movement of the salary schedule
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Each teacher entitled to two personal leave days annually without loss of pay or benefits
Each teacher of District No. 200 shall be entitled to two (2) personal leave days annually without loss of pay or benefits. Teachers with 15 years or more of continuous service in the District shall be entitled to three (3) days annually.
Other
Personal File Review — Teachers may review personnel file contents and place written reactions in file upon request
Each teacher shall have the right, upon written request, to review the contents of his/her personnel file and to place therein written reactions to any of its contents.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board makes employer contribution to Teachers Retirement System in amount of 9.0 percent of base salary
The Board of Education agrees, in addition to the base salaries as exhibited in Appendix I, to make an employer contribution to the Teachers Retirement System in the name of each teacher in the amount of 9.0 percent of the base salary.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers Retirement System) with Tier 1 or Tier 2 considerations for creditable earnings cap
If, during the term of this agreement, any legislation and/or TRS rules/regulations are enacted or not reenacted and/or adopted or amended that result in a greater cost to the District than the costs generated by this Agreement, or that change the definition of what is subject to the 6% TRS cap, the parties agree that this Section shall be null and void.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Tenured teachers dismissed honorably for reasons of reduction in force shall be eligible for recall according to Illinois School Code Sec. 24-12 procedures
Tenured teachers dismissed honorably for reasons of reduction in force shall be eligible for recall according to the provisions and procedures outlined in the Illinois School Code Sec. 24-12.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 9 salary lanes: BA+0, BA+8, BA+16, BA+24, MA+0, MA+8, MA+16, MA+24, MA+32
Salary lanes shown in IRS and TRS schedules: BA+0, BA+8, BA+16, BA+24, MA+0, MA+8, MA+16, MA+24, MA+32
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 23 steps in salary schedule (rows 0-22)
IRS salary schedule rows 0 through 22 represent 23 steps of experience
Other
Saturday Detention Supervision — Saturday detention supervision offered voluntarily; 2 staff members if detention in one location or adjacent rooms; 3 if not adjacent
Supervision of Saturday detention will be offered to certificated staff on a voluntary basis. Only in the event no one on staff volunteers for this assignment will it be filled by persons not on the teaching staff of CHS. There will be two (2) staff members when detention is held in one location or two adjacent rooms. If the locations are not adjacent, three members will be assigned.
Other
Schedule Change Release Time — Assignment changes within 30 days prior to opening: release time or substitute rate compensation not to exceed 10 hours per class change
If changes are made within 30 calendar days prior to the opening of school, affected teachers will be allowed release time during the first week of school or compensated at the substitute rate of pay to prepare for such changes in their schedule. Simply adding or deleting a section of an existing preparation shall not qualify for release time or compensation. The release time or compensation for such schedule changes will not exceed 10 hours per class change.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Duty free lunch period equal in length to regular school lunch period; preparation period(s) equal to normal class period unless emergency exists
During each work day each teacher shall be entitled to: (a) a duty free lunch period equal in length of time to the regular school lunch period, except under circumstances wherein a teacher has accepted lunch time supervisory duties
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Accumulated sick leave days include all sick leave days vested in Teachers' Retirement System. Daily substitute rate applied to unused days.
Accumulated sick leave days include all sick leave days vested in Teachers' Retirement System. The daily substitute shall be determined by multiplying .28 percent times the base salary.
Compensation
Step Increase — Additional preparation compensation: $600 per additional preparation above 3 in semester; $600 per semester for teaching 2 different courses in same class period
If a teacher is required to teach more than three (3) different preparations in a semester, the teacher shall be compensated $600.00 for each additional preparation above three (3). If a teacher is required to teach two different courses during the same class period, the teacher shall be compensated $600 per semester for each course taught in the class period.
Other
Supervisory Stop Sign Duty — Two paid supervisory positions added for stop sign duty; specific written instruction provided
The Board agrees to add two paid supervisory positions for stop sign duty. A written instruction sheet will be provided to the supervisors with specific directions for duty.
Other
Teacher Right Organize — Teachers have right to organize, join and assist Association; no discrimination based on membership or participation in negotiations
Teachers shall have the right to organize, join and assist the Association and to participate in professional negotiations with the Board through representatives chosen by the Association. Neither the Board nor the Association shall discriminate against any teacher by reason of his membership or non-membership in the Association.
Other
Teaching Load New Teachers — All new teachers employed after 1999-2000 required to teach 6 classes per day; prior teachers 5 classes per day
All new teachers employed by District #200 after the 1999-2000 school year will be required to teach six (6) classes per day. All teachers employed by District #200 prior to the 1999-2000 school year will be required to teach five (5) classes per day.
Retirement
Trs Tier — Tier 1 referenced with potential changes to 6% cap and creditable earnings rules
If, during the term of this agreement, any legislation and/or TRS rules/regulations are enacted or not reenacted and/or adopted or amended that result in a greater cost to the District.
Other
Vacancy Posting — Vacancy or new position notice posted in faculty lounge with job title and minimum qualifications; filled after 7 days unless immediate circumstances require
When a vacancy or new position occurs during the school term, the Superintendent shall have posted in the faculty lounge a notice of such vacancy or new position. Such notice shall be accompanied by a job title and minimum qualifications. No vacancy or new position shall be filled until at least seven (7) days after posting unless circumstances exist which require the position to be filled immediately.